Category Archives: WasteManagement

12 September 2017 4:59pm – Pallet Compost Bay No.1

Posted on September 16, 2017 by kim

Made the first compost bay! :D It’s located behind our shed, north-facing, in a spot that seems to be just too hot for anything to grow in summer, so hopefully it’ll get a good temperature going. The pallets are screwed together … Continue reading →

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5 August 2017 12:20pm – Make Do Mantra

Posted on September 16, 2017 by kim

LOVE this!

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7 July 2017 4:58pm – Water Refill App

Posted on September 16, 2017 by kim

Another awesome idea! And so much easier than having to carry around multiple bottles because there’s nowhere to refill them when they run out! UK’s Refill campaign is a clever solution to the plastic bottle plague

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5 July 2017 4:02pm – Humanure and Composting Loos

Posted on September 16, 2017 by kim

We’re looking to install a composting loo system up at the farm shortly. What are your thoughts/experiences? Humanure: The Next Frontier in Composting

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4 July 2017 8:08pm – Fruit Wrapped in Plastic?

Posted on September 16, 2017 by kim

Fruit and veg come in their own natural wrapping. Why do we smother them in plastic?  

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12 January 2017 2:14pm – Plastic

Posted on February 19, 2017 by kim

Interesting article, and she does have a point: the ease of recycling is just an excuse to avoid avoidance. Avoidance should always be the first step, especially with single-use items. I’m the first to admit that I’m guilty of quite … Continue reading →

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6 October 2016 2:44pm – One Chicken Can ..

Posted on October 11, 2016 by kim

One Chicken Can … Did I mention how awesome chickens are :)

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4 October 2016 9:41am – Plastic in Tea Bags!

Posted on October 11, 2016 by kim

Did you know that tea bags contain plastic? THE SCANDALOUS PLASTIC IN TEA BAGS – WHO KNEW?

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27 September 2016 9:15am – Broom Millet Scrubbing Brushes

Posted on October 11, 2016 by kim

What a neat idea! BROOM MILLET SCRUBBING BRUSHES

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22 July 2016 6:25am – Recycle Make-up

Posted on July 24, 2016 by kim

Anyone got any old, unused or unwanted make-up clogging up your bathroom cabinet? TerraCycle now recycle these too!! PS I can’t find any record of the TV show they mention in the article, but if you can, can you please … Continue reading →

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